Guardiola Loves Tottenham Must Hire Eddie Howe Roberto De Zerbi Leaves
Guardiola loves Eddie Howe and says Tottenham must hire him if Roberto De Zerbi leaves, a view echoed by pundits after the north London club’s disastrous start to the season.
Tottenham’s early crisis
Tottenham lost 3‑2 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, leaving them with just two points from five Premier League games and sitting at the bottom of the table. A £300m‑plus summer spend has not translated into results, and the club were also knocked out of the EFL Cup by Liverpool. Reuters reported that the failure to secure Cody Gakpo, who remained at Liverpool after Manchester City intervened, was a major disappointment.
Roberto De Zerbi’s signings – Savinho, Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Omar Marmoush – have struggled to find form, and the Italian manager now faces mounting pressure to turn the tide.
Newcastle’s transformation under Howe
Eddie Howe arrived at Newcastle United in November 2021 with the club languishing 19th and seemingly destined for relegation. He guided the Magpies to safety in 2022 and then to a fourth‑place finish the following season, securing a Champions League spot for the first time since 2023.
Howe’s side also produced memorable European nights, notably a 4‑1 victory over Paris Saint‑Germain in 2023 – a club that later lifted the competition in 2025 and 2026.
Pep Guardiola and Jamie Carragher praise
Pep Guardiola described Howe as “incredible”, adding that the Newcastle team makes “smart decisions” and that “it’s a pleasure to watch them”. Jamie Carragher agreed, stating that Howe should be the next England manager.
Give him the chance, and the Premier League could see a new tactical benchmark, according to the former Manchester City boss.
Behind the story: James Beavis
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